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Post by pen on Jul 18, 2011 0:48:20 GMT -5
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Post by allow that on Jul 18, 2011 10:43:08 GMT -5
Love it. Way more true to the sound of the debut than their previous album.
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Post by reidster on Jul 19, 2011 16:10:47 GMT -5
I like it. But it's much more similar to the second album, than the amazing first album.
Also, are we sure this is going for adds anywhere at Alternative? I would think the best shot for this would be Hot AC.
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Post by allow that on Jul 19, 2011 16:15:03 GMT -5
None of their singles really fit at a format. Jack's Mannequin is perfectly radio friendly but not commercial enough for Pop, too poppy for Alternative, and not "adult" enough for Hot AC so their singles are basically for fans and other media (video channels, internet, etc) rather than radio.
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Post by American Idiot on Jul 19, 2011 17:20:57 GMT -5
This probably is better geared for Hot AC/Triple A, but I think with the state Alternative is in now, it has a better shot than it would have a few years ago.
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Post by allow that on Jul 19, 2011 17:50:23 GMT -5
I think with the state Alternative is in now, it has a better shot than it would have a few years ago. Definitely. It's funny because Jack's Mannequin could easily be the poster act for multi-format appeal, but because they don't have mega marketing dollars behind them they have trouble fitting in anywhere. |
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Post by allow that on Jul 20, 2011 13:48:30 GMT -5
Now that I've heard this in full I take back my earlier comment about this being a return to the Everything In Transit sound. Not at all. This reminds me a little of The Killers when they tried to channel Springsteen. I still like it but can't get into it as much as I thought I would. I want their fluffier '06 sound to come back lol
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jul 20, 2011 14:38:41 GMT -5
I'm a fan of the first two records. I didn't listen to them enough but the sound of them was very pleasing. I'm looking forward to this one.
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Post by reidster on Jul 20, 2011 15:53:44 GMT -5
I preferred Everything In Transit. It was soo catchy, quirky and still really good. TGP was probably more mature, but just not aggressive enough might be the word. This seems more like a continuation of TGP, but I hope I get some songs like Dark Blue, Bruised, Holiday from Real and Mixed Tape on this new album.
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Post by allow that on Jul 20, 2011 16:44:50 GMT -5
I preferred Everything In Transit. It was soo catchy, quirky and still really good. TGP was probably more mature, but just not aggressive enough might be the word. This seems more like a continuation of TGP, but I hope I get some songs like Dark Blue, Bruised, Holiday from Real and Mixed Tape on this new album. +1 I think one difference is that on EIT they were happy to have a young, college-aged sound. Now they're trying to show "growth" by abandoning that... but there's way to evolve the material without trying too hard to sound "older." |
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Post by lockebox on Jul 21, 2011 13:54:08 GMT -5
Goes for adds August 9th.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Jul 22, 2011 0:52:56 GMT -5
This is amazing, per usual.
Albums like EIT come once in a lifetime so I don't really want "another" EIT. If Andrew tries duplicating that he will fail.
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Post by reidster on Jul 24, 2011 21:20:25 GMT -5
I'm surprised it's actually going for adds. Good for them. I like the song, but if I didn't like Jack's Mannequin before this, I'm not so sure this song would make me become a fan. I wish it all the best though!
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Post by allow that on Aug 24, 2011 5:52:29 GMT -5
Another new song is out there now. Here's "Amy, I"
Love it.
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